Devotion:
Read Ephesians 2:4-10.
As we prepare to enter a new year, this passage reminds us that God created us to do good works. Our good works are a response to the gift of salvation. When someone gives you a gift, do you say, “That’s very nice - how much do I owe you?” No, we immediately say, “Thank you.” So, it is out of gratitude for this gift of salvation that we seek to help and serve others with kindness, love, and gentleness. While no action or work we do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention is that our salvation will result in acts of service. We are not saved merely for our own benefit but to serve Christ and build up the church. We are God’s masterpiece, and he has created and designed each of us with a purpose. It is for that purpose that each of us makes a difference in the world.
Personal Worship Option:
Reflect on how God has shaped your life for the good works he intends for you to do. Praise and thank Him for his work in your life.
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